Uttarakhand

A jewel hidden in the crown of Uttarakhand, is the small and peaceful hamlet of Kasar Devi which offers everything which would make it a perfect destination for backpackers. The place is home to pocket-friendly home stays, friendly locals who are ...

My mother had a long-standing dream of visiting Haridwar, the holy city in Uttarakhand. Though I am not religious, I love visiting temples and churches to look at the beautiful architecture and the culture display. So, as a family, we set ...

India is a land of mysticism, spirituality, religion and beliefs. From centuries, people have been building, visiting and praying in temples, shrines and various other places of worships. There are countless temples in India and while the origins of some of ...

At an altitude of 1650 m above sea level, Pithoragarh is a beautiful valley in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Its raw beauty has earned itself the moniker "Little Kashmir".  It constitutes a small area, about 5 km long and 3 ...

Almora is a beautiful hill station in the district of Almora in Uttarakhand. It is a cantonment town that is home to the Gurkha Rifles. At an altitude of 1651 metres above the sea level, Almora is a part of the ...

Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, is so beautiful that it feels like heaven on earth.The name Dehradun is a derivation from "Dera" meaning camp/home and "dun" meaning valley. Dehradun is perched at a height of 435 m above sea level, ...

Situated on the banks of the gushing Saraswati river, Mana is the last Indian village located near the Indo-China border, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This tranquil village, surrounded by high Himalayan hills, is situated at an altitude of 3219 ...

Landour resembles a picture postcard and is also as small as the postcard! A vintage aura wraps up the town's majestic deodars along with its red rhododendron flowers. A steep drive up from Mussoorie for about four kilometers would transport you ...

Bhimtal is one of the largest freshwater lakes tucked away in the peaks of the Kumaon district of Uttarakhand. The region has a collection of lakes which includes the Sattal Lake, the Naukuchiatal Lake and the famous Nainital Lake which are ...

Nestled between the stunning Shivalik range and the rich Indo-Gangetic plains, the Rajaji National Park is situated in the state of Uttarakhand. The park is spread across three districts of Uttarakhand, namely Pauri Garhwal, Haridwar and Dehradun. It's a merger of ...

Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the picturesque Doon Valley, Sir George Everest House near Mussoorie, is the most serene place to visit. Also known as 'The Park Estate', Everest House is a former home, observatory, and laboratory of ...

Syalsaur is a small hill station in Uttarakhand which is not found in the itinerary of any person who is heading towards the state of Uttarakhand. It is a place which would make its visitors halt and wonder about the place ...